Michigan Wildfire Danger

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that, because of recent warm temperatures and lack of rain, many portions of the state are seeing “high” to “very high” fire danger. The conditions are expected to remain for the next few days and into the weekend.

Dan Laux, fire prevention specialist with the DNR, said that fire activity has picked up over the past few days and DNR firefighters and other fire-suppression personnel across the state have been responding to more wildfire calls.

Laux said that the small amounts of rainfall that are expected in the upcoming days will not have enough of an impact on these dry conditions. “Because of these conditions,” he said, “we’re asking folks to be cautious with any outdoor fires.”

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Anyone planning to enjoy the nice weather with a campfire is asked to follow the following safety tips: